Uganda elects new speaker to succeed Anita Among who faces corruption probe

Uganda's new parliament speaker promised on Monday to rid the legislative house of corruption after his predecessor was placed under investigation for alleged corruption.

DR Congo suspends mining activities in parts of South Kivu province

DRC has imposed a three-month suspension of mining activities in parts of the country's South Kivu province, a mines ministry directive showed.

Kenya overhauls president's security after man runs from crowd, throws arm over Ruto's shoulder

The senior commanders in charge of the security of Kenya's President William Ruto have been overhauled after a youthful man ran up to the president, spoke with him at close range, and even threw his arm onto Ruto's shoulder on Sunday.